When did the public school system stop teaching grammar and syntax?

Question

I am absolutely amazed when I read through these questions and answers. I am convinced that correct grammar, syntax and spelling are no longer part of the requirements for students.

Wait a minute! Is this part of Bush's plan? "No child gets left behind" translates into an entire generation of U.S. citizens at an indecent level of language functionality.

Answer 1

ur preaching 2 th quire.



Sorry. I have asked and answered this question several times myself, and just can't seem to wrap my mind around what some of the others are saying.



I have heard that the prevalence of this so-called SMS language is because the young minds on this site (and others) are so thirsty for information that they cannot take time to properly phrase their Q's or A's. I cry "shenanigans." Anyone with a full QWERTY keyboard in front of them has no excuse.



I've also heard that this is an "evolution" of the language, and that if "ppl" understand what is being written, what's the problem? I've got to say that I have a hard time parsing some of the gibberish I read here, so what's the response to that?



Without clear communication the system breaks down. It's as clear as that. We need more emphasis on clearly getting our thoughts across using the standards that we have agreed on (English spelling and grammar).



I can't say it enough times: I agree, I agree, I agree.



Loved the book, by the way. I even gave a copy to my Dad for Christmas. The sound of irony was deafening.

Answer 2

For some reason you attack President Bush's education program when that program was implemented precisely because of the problem you cite! That does not make logical sense to me. Are you suggesting that without the "No Child Left Behind" act, things would be better? I think you should instead give him credit for trying to fix the problem. Think about it.

Answer 3

there isn't any professional-atheist curriculum for public colleges. neither is training favourite technology ever a danger to the youngsters non secular historic past. it is not the non-training of atheism that Xians are after--it is the training of Creationism which, in public college, can be a sparkling violation of the separation of church and state.

Answer 4

Hahahahaha!



I completely agree with you. I am such a picky person when it comes to grammar and good spelling. I usually don't say anything. I don't really think it's my place.

But I do have to say, I've seen horrors in here! I don't even think spelling is that hard.



To each their own, right?

Answer 5

Many people are so used to using chat rooms that whenever they respond to something online they just don't worry about the syntax.

Answer 6

Yep, it could be that or possibly that every person isn't fixated with using proper grammer on the internet.

Answer 7

Those are still taught, but students these days are remarkably stupid.